Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the Health Research Authority (HRA) extending an existing contract with BGO Software OOD for the maintenance, support, and decommissioning of their legacy research system, initially awarded on the basis of Regulation 72(1)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The process belongs to the services category within the IT industry and falls under IT consulting, software development, and internet support. Located in London, UK, this contracting stage is at the award phase, with the current extension active as of 1st May 2025, comprising an estimated additional value of £1.6 million. The original contract value was £3.7 million, making the extension fall within the permissible threshold. The extension allows for a continuation of services until 30th June 2027, with the possibility of a three-month further extension if necessary.

Businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in custom software development, technical architecture, and systems support, have the potential to benefit from this extension's insights into new procurement opportunities. This tender particularly suits larger firms with extensive experience in managing and supporting complex legacy systems, given the critical need for seamless operation and transition. Such businesses should be prepared to offer robust support and specialised services to manage proprietary information systems, potentially positioning them favourably for future contract awards within the public sector, especially given the emphasis on continuity and bespoke service requirements.

Award, Contract

Extension - Maintenance, Support, and Decommissioning of Legacy HRA Research System

HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

30th May 2025 17:25:44 PM
Contract Summary

This Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice does not concern an award for a new contract. It is published by the Health Research Authority (HRA) for the purpose of extending an existing contract for the development, maintenance and support of two principal and six supplementary systems/portals/sites, pending completion of a transition by the HRA to a new microservices architecture for the systems/portals/sites. The HRA will rely upon Regulation 72(1)(b) for this extension on the basis that decommissioning and transition services cannot be provided by another provider and to appoint another provider would cause significant inconvenience and substantial duplication of costs to the HRA given the intricacies of the system and the fact that work is already underway - through a separately procured delivery partner - to develop the future system. The value of the extension does not exceed 50% of the original value of the contract. Please see section II.2.4 and IV.1.1 for more detail.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-052a24

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Limited

Procurement Method Details

Award Procedure Without Prior Publication Of A Call For Competition

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

72000000

CPV Division(s)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Awarding Authority

HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY

Buyer Name

Claire Luu

Buyer Email

commercial@hra.nhs.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

2nd Floor, 2 Redman Place, Stratford

London

E201JQ

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

BGO SOFTWARE OOD

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Extension - Maintenance, Support, and Decommissioning of Legacy HRA Research System

HEALTH RESEARCH AUTHORITY

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